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WHETHER YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS OR BE A TECH TRAILBLAZER - THIS ESSENTIAL GUIDE PROVIDES INVALUABLE INSIGHTS ON HOW TO GET THERE. She Chose Tech is a blueprint for unlocking your potential in the tech industry. It will help you navigate the variety of amazing prospects in the industry, de-mystify tech and succeed in a sector that can help innovatively solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Read this book to: • Understand numerous ways of transitioning into a tech role at any stage of your career • Identify your strengths and how to apply them in the industry • Develop an understanding of current issues and trends in tech industry, including AI • Be inspired by insightful interviews with women in tech, such as Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE • Learn how emerging technologies can benefit us in the future

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‘I highly recommend She Chose Tech to anyone interested in broadening their knowledge in the tech sector. This resource covers relevant and up-to-date topics clearly and concisely, drawing on Sonal’s personal experience in the field. Her inspiring story and the accounts of women she has interviewed make the book engaging and informative. Whether you’re considering a career in tech or seeking inspiration in the early or mid-level stages of your journey, this book is an excellent choice.’ — Hira Ali, Founder of Advancing Your Potential and Author of Her Way To The Top: A guide to smashing the glass ceiling and Her Allies: A practical toolkit to help men lead through advocacy ‘An easy to digest introduction to technology careers through the eyes of an experienced technologist. If you are looking to break into the industry, this book will provide food for thought on the differing roles in the industry and emerging technology. Well done, Sonal, for inspiring others to pursue their careers in tech through your own story.’ — Vanessa Vallely OBE, CEO, WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen ‘In this book, Sonal Shah unveils a compelling roadmap for women to conquer the tech industry while demystifying its complexities. Sonal empowers us to embrace technology fearlessly, fostering a brighter, more inclusive future. A must-read for aspiring women in tech! This book is suitable for anyone wishing to learn about technology.’ — Bianca Miller-Cole, Entrepreneur and Personal Branding Expert ‘Sonal has written an easy-to-read book for anyone wishing to learn. She Chose Tech covers some interesting and compelling points, all put across simply so anyone can understand what sometimes can be made complex in technology. ‘This book will benefit many readers, and Sonal provides value by sharing her own experience and discussing the latest emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. She outlines why we need more diversity in technology and, importantly, de-mystifies reasons for all future technology to be built for successful use by all. ‘Interviews with professional women working in technology, including Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, further light up this inspiring read, helping those interested to learn become more aware of tech or even consider joining the industry to better themselves. ‘There is something here for all levels; an informative read for anyone wishing to take action to obtain the change they desire.’ — Dr Byron Cole, HonDBA, Multi Award Winning Entrepreneur, Sunday Times Best-Selling author ‘She Chose Tech’s Sonal Shah builds on her amazing work as a diversity and technology advocate with a truly practical guide to entering and navigating the world of tech. Sonal’s authentic and jargonfree approach demystifies this sector and helps the reader understand and access the wealth of career opportunities available in this ever-changing world. Sonal’s dedication to advocating for and teaching others alongside building her own career is an inspiration to us all.’ — Emilie West, Founder of Alchemy Coaching and Author of Maximum You: Harnessing the power of authenticity ‘Sonal takes her remarkable journey as a diversity and technology advocate to the next level, and as a guiding light for anyone seeking to know more or thrive in technology. Her approach is refreshingly authentic, where she shares her knowledge and experience, which is nothing short of inspiring, simply helping anyone to know more or helping make the tech sector accessible to all.’ — Adam Stott, Award-Winning Entrepreneur ‘She Chose Tech is an enlightening reading experience. Through Sonal’s ability to demystify some of the intricacies, she covers emerging technologies, such as AI, crypto and blockchain, together with other skills such as networking and personal branding. ‘Sonal’s book is powerful in this era of limitless potential where we can all pick tech and pave our extraordinary ways. This book is a testament to her commitment and for anyone seeking to know more or thrive in technology.’ — Helen Disney, Founder of Unblocked, Former Editorial Writer at The Times, Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at The Realization Group ‘We still have too few women working in tech, and often women have a variety of reasons for thinking the tech sector or tech jobs are not for them. I was one of them until I got involved in cryptocurrency and blockchain and realised these technologies needed my communication and storytelling skills, even though I never saw myself as a “techie”. Sonal Shah is doing important work encouraging more women into the tech world by sharing her own story and those of others so that the next generation will be inspired to see tech for the rewarding career and opportunity it represents.’ — Liam Ryan, Property and Business Entrepreneur

'I highly recommend She Chose Tech to anyone interested in broadening their knowledge in the tech sector. This resource covers relevant and up-to-date topics clearly and concisely, drawing on Sonal's personal experience in the field. Her inspiring story and the accounts of women she has interviewed make the book engaging and informative. Whether you're considering a career in tech or seeking inspiration in the early or mid-level stages of your journey, this book is an excellent choice.' - Hira Ali, Founder of Advancing Your Potential and Author of Her Way To The Top: A guide to smashing the glass ceiling and Her Allies: A practical toolkit to help men lead through advocacy 'An easy to digest introduction to technology careers through the eyes of an experienced technologist. If you are looking to break into the industry, this book will provide food for thought on the differing roles in the industry and emerging technology. Well done, Sonal, for inspiring others to pursue their careers in tech through your own story.' - Vanessa Vallely OBE, CEO, WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen 'In this book, Sonal Shah unveils a compelling roadmap for women to conquer the tech industry while demystifying its complexities. Sonal empowers us to embrace technology fearlessly, fostering a brighter, more inclusive future. A must-read for aspiring women in tech! This book is suitable for anyone wishing to learn about technology.' - Bianca Miller-Cole, Entrepreneur and Personal Branding Expert 'Sonal has written an easy-to-read book for anyone wishing to learn. She Chose Tech covers some interesting and compelling points, all put across simply so anyone can understand what sometimes can be made complex in technology. 'This book will benefit many readers, and Sonal provides value by sharing her own experience and discussing the latest emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. She outlines why we need more diversity in technology and, importantly, de-mystifies reasons for all future technology to be built for successful use by all. 'Interviews with professional women working in technology, including Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, further light up this inspiring read, helping those interested to learn become more aware of tech or even consider joining the industry to better themselves. 'There is something here for all levels; an informative read for anyone wishing to take action to obtain the change they desire.' - Dr Byron Cole, HonDBA, Multi Award Winning Entrepreneur, Sunday Times Best-Selling author 'She Chose Tech's Sonal Shah builds on her amazing work as a diversity and technology advocate with a truly practical guide to entering and navigating the world of tech. Sonal's authentic and jargonfree approach demystifies this sector and helps the reader understand and access the wealth of career opportunities available in this ever-changing world. Sonal's dedication to advocating for and teaching others alongside building her own career is an inspiration to us all.' - Emilie West, Founder of Alchemy Coaching and Author of Maximum You: Harnessing the power of authenticity 'Sonal takes her remarkable journey as a diversity and technology advocate to the next level, and as a guiding light for anyone seeking to know more or thrive in technology. Her approach is refreshingly authentic, where she shares her knowledge and experience, which is nothing short of inspiring, simply helping anyone to know more or helping make the tech sector accessible to all.' - Adam Stott, Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Author Information

Sonal Shah has over twenty years of corporate experience and is a vice president in banking. She has navigated the corporate and technology landscape, often as a minority in the rooms she entered. Sonal passionately advocates for gender parity and diversity in the tech sector; she empowers women to accelerate their careers and unlock their potential through her speaking, coaching and media commentary. She is a Forbes-featured multiple award winner, including Brummell Magazine’s Inspirational Women 2023, WeAreTheCity Rising Stars in Diversity and WeAreTech Tech100, winner of Women in Cloud empowHERaccess award for Community Leadership and Global Woman of Inspiration in 2022. Sonal was named in Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in 2022 and 2023

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